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Hoffman estates man accused of beating, kidnapping woman
BARTLETT, Ill. — A suburban man was charged after allegedly beating a woman and then kidnapping her across state lines. Christopher Krontiris, 25, of Hoffman Estates, is facing charges of aggravated kidnapping, home invasion with a dangerous weapon and aggravated domestic battery. The investigation began after a 24-year-old woman was reported missing by her family […]
Crews suspend search for 2 men missing in Lake Michigan near Hammond, officials say
Water crews searched for two men who went missing in Lake Michigan after multiple people jumped off of a boat to swim Friday afternoon in Northwest Indiana, officials said.The search was suspended for the evening and will resume Saturday morning, authorities told ABC7.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchWindy conditions certainly played a factor and the water is barely 70 degrees.Authorities said there were 12 people on the boat around 2:30 p.m. when one man jumped off to go swimming. That person struggled to stay afloat, so two others jumped in to help."Because of the wind and...
Illinois State Police Bust 3 Suspects Accused of Trafficking Kids
The Illinois State Police have taken their efforts to stop human trafficking to the next level. Three suspects were just arrested and accused of the worst kind of human trafficking of children. According to the press release just shared recently by the Illinois State Police, they just completed a two-day...
Elmhurst Alert: Rideshare Driver Robbed at Gunpoint, Police Search for Suspect
Elmhurst, IL – A rideshare journey ended in an armed robbery early Friday morning, prompting Elmhurst Police to launch a door-to-door investigation in the Elmhurst Terrace Apartments area. At approximately 7:30 a.m., a rideshare driver reported picking up a passenger in Chicago who, instead of paying the fare, robbed...
Semi-truck driver hospitalized after rollover crash on I-294 in Oak Brook
OAK BROOK, Ill. - A semi-truck driver is hospitalized after a rollover crash in Oak Brook on northbound I-294 Friday morning. The crash happened just after 8 a.m. near milepost 29 on the northbound I-294 ramp to I-88 westbound. A semi-tractor trailer rolled over the jersey wall and came to...
2 juveniles arrested for spray painting racial slur at Mount Prospect baseball field: police
MOUNT PROSPECT, Ill. - Two 14-year-old boys are accused of vandalizing Busse Park in Mount Prospect on Monday. The incident occurred around 6:22 p.m. when officers responded to a report of two male juveniles spray-painting a racial slur and another derogatory term at the baseball field located at 111 N. Owen Street.
South Elgin shelter aids in rescue of 250 dogs from Oklahoma puppy mills
SOUTH ELGIN, Ill. - Two hundred and fifty dogs and puppies were saved from two large-scale puppy mills in Oklahoma and an animal shelter in South Elgin is aiding in their rescue. Authorities searched two residential properties in Milburn, Okla. after obtaining search and seizure warrants when they found the...
Fireworks likely destroyed Wadsworth home, caused unincorp. Deerfield fire 1 hour later: sheriff
Two fires likely caused by fireworks destroyed one home and left another badly damaged in the north suburbs early Friday, the Lake County Sheriff's Office in Illinois said.Deputies responded to the first fire at about 12:50 a.m. in Wadsworth.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThree people in the home in the 37700-block of Charlotte Drive, along with their pets, were able to escape before flames engulfed the building. Firefighters fought the blaze for several hours, but the home was a total loss.Less than an hour later, at about 1:45 p.m. deputies and multiple local fire agencies responded...
Elmhurst, Illinois: Early Morning Burglaries Target Work Vehicles
Elmhurst, Illinois – Burglars targeted a work truck and a van early Thursday on North Highland Avenue. Elmhurst Police responded at approximately 5:45 a.m., and the suspects fled in a white Alpha Romeo SUV with temporary license plates. According to police, officers pursued the SUV, last seen heading northbound...
Lombard police report—July 4
The Lombard Police Department recently reported the following arrests and citations. Persons charged with domestic battery are not named in order to protect the privacy of victims. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles age 17 or younger are not named.
Naperville students get hands-on education in a policing career
NAPERVILLE, Ill. (CBS) – Some Naperville teenagers signed up for a very different kind of summer program involving bloodhounds and tactical vehicles.When the police tactical vehicle rolled out, supervisors weren't answering a call. Instead, they were taking questions.Incoming high school junior Chase Tartaglione was there for the second summer in a row, joining other students as they learned the ins and outs of canine tracking with Naperville police dog Jill, a bloodhound who sometimes gets more attention than her own handler.It's part of a six-week course that introduces high school students to the basics as they decide whether a future...
Illinois man pleads guilty to attacking officers during the Jan. 6 Capitol incident
On Monday, Robin Lee Reierson, 69, admitted to a federal felony charge of assaulting, resisting, or impeding officers during the January 6, 2021, protest at the U.S. Capitol. According to federal prosecutors, a resident of Schiller Park, Illinois named Reierson positioned himself in front of a police barricade and proceeded to push a barrier constructed of bicycle racks into a line of police officers.
Hinsdale Whole Foods receives bomb threat
Hinsdale’s Whole Foods store was the target of a phoned-in bomb threat Tuesday, according to village police, with indications that the call originated outside the country. The threat was determined to be unfounded. Police Chief Brian King reported that a call came in to the 500 E. Ogden Ave....
Students and Parents: Naperville Police to offer college safety presentation July 18
As many new college freshmen are getting ready for move-in day on college campuses across the nation, the Naperville Police Department wants to be sure that parents are sending off their young adults with the necessary knowledge and skills to keep themselves and their property safe. Department personnel will present...
Sign up now for Citizen Police Academy, learn about department
Residents can apply now to be part of the 2024 Hinsdale Citizen Police Academy, which starts Sept. 4. Classes meet for 11 weeks at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, each lasting from two to three hours. The free program is designed to give residents and citizens working in Hinsdale a better understanding...
Illinois Man Arrested Following Traffic Stop
An Addison, Illinois man was arrested Tuesday, July 2 after an officer with the Plymouth Police Department conducted a traffic stop in the area of U.S. 30 and Oak Road. Police say an investigation showed that the driver, 31-year-old Juan De La Cruz Lara, had never received a driver’s license.
Drive Smart: Reduce Your Speed for Safer Travel
The North Aurora Police Department announces it is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police and more than 200 local law enforcement agencies to step up enforcement efforts across the state in an effort to reduce speeding. Throughout the month of July, motorists can expect increased patrols looking for speeding, as well as other traffic violations.
Woman Shot Dead In Elgin During Suspected Domestic Dispute
A woman is dead after being shot late Tuesday morning after what police believe was a domestic dispute. At 11:57am Tuesday, Elgin police officers responded to the 1300 block of Fleetwood Drive for a report of an injured subject. Officers arrived on the scene and located an adult female victim with injuries who was subsequently transported to an area hospital where she was pronounced deceased.
Geneva Police arrest homeless man following reports of alleged armed suspect near train station
Geneva Police arrested a homeless man Monday afternoon following a public disturbance near the Geneva Train Station on Third Street. 46-year-old Jeremie R. Harris was charged with aggravated assault and disorderly conduct/breach of peace. According to a press release, multiple 911 calls came in around 12:10 providing conflicting information about...
Illinois Ranks 5th in Vehicle Thefts: Glen Ellyn Police Offer Safety Tips
Glen Ellyn, IL – July is Vehicle Theft Prevention Month, and the Glen Ellyn Police Department is urging residents to take precautions against vehicle theft. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 1 million vehicle thefts were reported in 2023. Illinois ranked fifth among the top 10 states for vehicle thefts.
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